Job 9:2 kjva — I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?"

— Job 9:2, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Job 9:2 in Other Translations

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WEB
“"Truly I know that it is so, but how can man be just with God?”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
NET
““Truly, I know that this is so. But how can a human be just before God?”
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BBE
“Truly, I see that it is so: and how is it possible for a man to get his right before God?”
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Job 9 — Context

Then Job answered and said,

I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.

He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?

Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.

Job 9:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 9:2 say?

Job 9:2 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?”

Where is Job 9:2 in the Bible?

Job 9:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 9, verse 2.

Who wrote Job?

Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.

What is the book of Job about?

Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.

What are the major themes of Job?

Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 9:2.

What translation should I read Job 9:2 in?

Job 9:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Job 9:2?

Job 9:2 reads (KJVA): “I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Job 9:2 kjva — I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?

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Job 9:2 in Other Translations

Job 9 — Context

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